Journeys by rail

Switzerland

Alongside these journeys, Elena Rossetti’s Touring Switzerland by Train covers the practical routes, bases, and day trips.

Switzerland +1

Into Switzerland’s Watchmaking Country by Train: Neuchâtel, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle

12 min read

France +2

London to Zürich by Train: Take the Long Way via Strasbourg and Lake Constance

19 min read

Switzerland +2

Milan to Zurich by Train: Across the Alps on the Bernina Railway

17 min read

Scenic Routes +3

Paris to Venice by Train: Across Switzerland and the Alps

15 min read

Switzerland +1

Discover Oeschinensee by Train: Switzerland's Most Beautiful Alpine Lake

5 min read

Switzerland

Lucerne to St Gallen on the Voralpen-Express: Switzerland Beyond the High Alps

7 min read

Switzerland +1

Exploring Lake Geneva by Train: The Lavaux Vineyards, Vevey, Montreux and Chillon

15 min read

Switzerland +1

Mount Pilatus by Train: Lucerne’s Most Spectacular Mountain Day Trip

11 min read

Switzerland

Locarno by Train: Switzerland's Most Atmospheric Lakeside Town

6 min read

Switzerland +1

The Bernina Route by Train: Switzerland to Italy the Smart Way

6 min read

Switzerland +1

Venice to Zurich on the Nightjet: Crossing the Alps Overnight

6 min read

Switzerland +2

Zurich to Rome on the Nightjet: Crossing the Alps Overnight

6 min read

Switzerland +1

Bern, Switzerland – A Perfect Spring City Break by Train

3 min read

Switzerland +1

Interlaken by Train: A Spring Escape Into the Heart of the Swiss Alps

4 min read

Switzerland

A Long Weekend in Lugano: Mediterranean Vibes Meets Alpine Scenery

4 min read

Switzerland +1

A Spring Weekend in Basel: Art, River Walks & Hidden Corners

4 min read

Switzerland

Geneva in Spring: A Lakeside Food & Walking Weekend by Train

4 min read

Switzerland +1

The GoldenPass Line in Spring: Switzerland’s Most Elegant Scenic Rail Journey

4 min read

Switzerland +1

A Perfect Spring Weekend in Lucerne — Without a Car

5 min read

Switzerland +1

The Glacier Express: What It’s Really Like (And Is It Worth It?)

4 min read

Switzerland +2

The Bernina Express: Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Ride?

3 min read

Switzerland +1

7 Reasons Switzerland Is the Best Country to Explore by Train

1 min read